Post-Traumatic Thriving - by Randall Bell (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Today we see crime, abuse, alcoholism, drugs, anger, and anxiety everywhere. Jails and prisons are crammed on an industrial scale. Recovery centers are packed with patients. Extreme political and religious groups regularly trap more members. Too many schools are simply factories for dropouts. All of this is the result of unresolved trauma. Ultimately, the quality of our lives depends on our ability to successfully process our heartbreaks and catastrophes. By college age, 66% to 85% of all people have been impacted by at least one traumatic experience. COVID has arguably traumatized everyone. In Post-Traumatic Thriving, we follow the journey from the depths of the initial shock to the pinnacle of ultimate healing and growth. This book interweaves advanced science with the stories of people who have not just survived, but used their trauma as the fuel to thrive: - A devoted wife and mother, Debbie discovers that her husband--who died of suicide--led a double life - Leo lost an eye and his hearing in two separate accidents - When only 17, JC was convicted of murder and sent to San Quentin prison for life - Ron, a gifted athlete whose dreams of Olympic glory were dashed - Susan, whose luxury home was demolished by a landslide - John was living an idyllic island life when his daughter was killed by nuclear fallout - Erica was a young Hungarian girl whose life was brutalized by the Nazis - Tonya's sister--her sweet, caring, innocent sister--was horrifically murdered - Born with cerebral palsy, Geri fought bullies and rampant discrimination - Joe longed for a relationship with his father, but the Mafia got to his father first - And finally, a little boy who learned that only open-heart surgery would save him - He is Dr. Randall Bell, the author of this book These people not only faced their trauma but thrived in remarkable ways. Post-Traumatic Thriving bridges the iconic work of Dr. Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief and the pioneering work of Dr. Richard G. Tedeschi and Dr. Lawrence G. Calhoun involving trauma and growth. This is the ideal companion book for therapists and patients alike. When trauma hits, your most significant decision will be to dive, survive, or thrive. If you chose to thrive, this book is for you. The principles have the power to change the world. If that doesn't happen, at least they will change your world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A power-filled book of stories that can heal or help to bring restoration to anyone that takes time to connect. It is so masterful to read how others are impacted by the world today. Cassandra McCann Blogger - Cassandra M's Place<br><br>An authoritative and extremely timely look at resilience and wellbeing. Rooted in the science and packed with great anecdotes and guidance, this is an invaluable book for anybody who wants to understand the issues and put them into practice in their own and other people's lives. Mark Eltringham Publisher - Workplace Insight<br><br>Dr Randall Bell's work with victims of trauma has earned him the nickname "The Master of Disaster", but the message in this book is that there's always hope, and that it is possible not just to survive but thrive. His insights are of relevance to every one of us, since nearly everyone has been stressed or tormented at some point in life - and the entire human race is collectively going through trauma at the moment as the Covid-19 wreaks havoc on all our lives and is causing tremendous human misery. The recently bereaved will find it sobering, if not exactly comforting, to know they are in safe hands reading this book, as Dr. Bell has counseled survivors of the Holocaust, the families of murder victims, people who have attempted suicide, those who've been homeless, addicted to drugs or alcohol, and those who have suffered from depression, disease or marriage breakdown. In an accessible style of writing, he applies a scientist's brain to complex topics, explaining how hormones, endorphins and neurotransmitters affect our behavior when we're faced with an intolerable situation. He explains how our memories can become distorted by shock - and how this affects us long-term, as we are trapped in past trauma. This is a very important testimony to the resilience of some people, and a tool to help all of us deal with the traumas which we will all, sooner or later, face. Geraldine Comiskey Freelance Journalist (Ireland)<br><br>Dr. Bell does a great job breaking down what happens to us when we are affected by trauma. Then, he explains how to begin the healing process so that we can live a life without our trauma weighing heavily on us. I recommend his book, Post-Traumatic Thriving, The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience, to anyone who has suffered and wants to thrive in their life post-trauma. It can be done, let Dr. Bell be your guide. Sarah Bowen Retired Elementary School Teacher and Creator of "My Service Dog Tails" Blog<br><br>Dr. Bell masterfully explains how to thrive in the face of adversity. You will know how to empower yourself when trauma rears its ugly face. Through the use of real-life examples and scientifically backed advice, Dr. Bell provides clear cut direction on how you can navigate through anything. Dr. Bell provides clarity in a time of chaos and uncertainty! John Poehler Published Author, This War Within My Mind Award-Winning Mental Health Advocate and Blogger<br><br>Dr. Bell takes the reader on a journey from traumatization to healing by dividing up the book into sections and weaving the stories of successful trauma survivors throughout. The first section is called the Dive Stage: We Get Knocked Down. As in, where you experience the trauma. This is where the work of psychologist Dr. Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief comes in. The five stages are: shock, denial, anger, bargain, and depression. Section two is the Surviving Stage: We Get Back Up. This is where you face the trauma head-on and learn coping mechanisms to help you heal. This includes confrontation, sorting, experimentation, acceptance and mindfulness. The third section is the Thrive Stage: We Blast Off, whereby you actually apply these techniques and learn to be a happier version of yourself again. A thriving version of yourself. Personally, I have experienced many traumas in my life. Not only was I exposed to abuse, mental illness from my mother, attempted suicide on her part and my own, but I also had a life-changing benign tumor that left me permanently disabled and a car accident that also further disabled me. After this, my husband divorced me and I became even more depressed. Then the pandemic hit. I became housebound almost 24/7. This book came around just in time. To be honest, I was feeling despondent. However, after reading this book and applying the methods Dr. Bell describes in it, I began to understand that I have to take responsibility for myself and pick myself back up. I have two grown daughters who are relying on their mother's love and support. Abandoning them is not an option. Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science & Stories of Resilience is a must-read for those of you who cannot break past the barrier of suffering through your own traumatic experiences. Marie Parachutist Blogger, Esthetician & Freelance Writer<br><br>Dr. Bell weaves the theory and science of trauma and the detailed processes of recovery, healing, and ultimately thriving throughout the stories of eleven persons of various ages who experienced unusually severe traumas. His grounding in science, his clearly illustrated diagrams of process, and the detailed experiences of the trauma victims, including his own trauma, will provide hope for many of us who have gone through one or multiple traumas but are still someplace between those experiences and an ultimate state of thriving. Walter Schumm Professor of Applied Family Science - Kansas State University<br><br>Everyone experiences trauma in their lifetime, it can be losing a loved one, illness, crime, abuse, or any myriad of occurrences that can happen unexpectedly and throw a life into disarray. Some people can work through the tragedies, but some can become traumatized and remain "stuck" in repeated flashbacks and paralysis. Dr. Bell's book, Post-Traumatic Thriving uses real-people stories and offers effective methods and advice for learning how to move on, how to be better, and mostly how to thrive. He offers methods and exercises to help one's progress and how to make use of experience to create and reach goals. Bell emphasizes the need for communication, how to communicate, the differences between guilt and shame, and forgiveness versus forgetting. Post-Traumatic Thriving is a must-read for anyone who has had "life happen." Chelle Cordero Author, Courage of the Heart<br><br>Host of Moments with Marianne - iHeart Radio Randall Bell has written a book that promotes two strategies for emotional healing that are often neglected by counselors and psychotherapists who treat those suffering from post-traumatic disorders. The first of these strategies is to find faith - whether in God, intelligent design, humanity, or nature. The second is to live a life of service to others. Bell's stories and philosophy of resilience are not only an inspiration for those recovering from trauma or who have hit rock bottom, but a practical guide to a more fulfilling life for all of us. Joshua Siskin Marriage and Family Therapist<br><br>It's an insightful, thought-provoking read that inspires and gives hope to anyone who reads it, that you can overcome what life deals you and thrive. Kelly McFarland Editor - CelebMIX<br><br>Never has there been a more impactful book, at a more needed time than this one. Post-Traumatic Thriving offers the latest information on the science of trauma, how to overcome traumatic events while offering real-life stories of resilience from survivors. While we all experience trauma in one form or another, this book will teach you not only how to survive life, but how to thrive! Marianne Pestana Former Producer at PBS<br><br>No one can avoid traumatic events, anyone can thrive again, you need character. Dr. Randall Bell shows how you can learn. Connect with others but always stay who you are. Patrick van Schie Director of Telders Foundation (Holland)<br><br>Once you start reading Post-Traumatic Thriving you won't want to put it down, as it truly offers something for everyone. Broken down into three comprehensive sections, Dive, Survive, and Thrive, this comprehensive classic offers something for everyone as it is designed for every reader and tailored for every learning style. From clinician to client, Post-Traumatic Thriving can help anyone learn to navigate through their own storms and reach safe shores at their own pace. If you want to go from Survivor to Thriver, this book will help you discover the secrets to resilience and will help you reveal your inner Thriver. As a PTSD Survivor myself who works with traumatized addiction populations, I took the book's principles to my inner circle of Survivors to test the waters. Could this book help those of us with Complex PTSD? Could Bell's approach help those who suffered from PTSD diagnosis BEFORE the chaos of a world-wide quarantine was upon us? Can we become thrivers too? You bet! The results were phenomenal, proving anyone can be a Thriver! Clearly, the most important book on the subject to be published to date in the 21st Century, Dr. Randall Bell's masterpiece Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science & Stories of Resilience could be the panacea to pandemic panic and all forms of PTSD and is exactly what the doctor ordered as a prescription for transcending PTSD pain into purpose. A must-have for every library, I highly recommend Randall Bell's Panacea for PTSD, the unprecedented new book, Post-Traumatic Thriving. I give it Two Thumbs Up and Ten Stars. Maryel McKinley, PhD Producer & Host - KABC's "Back-Talk"<br><br>Post-Traumatic Thriving uses the fine art of storytelling to capture readers and hold their attention, sharing what author Randall Bell has found in his decades-long work, that people who have experienced trauma, can heal, get better and find joy again. Never dry nor clinical, Bell traces the paths towards healing of twelve individuals, injecting research and science along the way. Besides providing fundamental tools on how to navigate trauma and heal, Post-Traumatic Thriving is a book of great hope and that is the book's greatest accomplishment and for his readers, their greatest gift. Cindy Ross Author, Walking Toward Peace-Veterans Healing on America's Trails<br><br>Randall Bell's Post-Traumatic Thriving effectively shows real people struggling against the lasting effects of past events to legitimize trauma. Easy-to-understand graphs and techniques offer hope to overcome even the worst crises. Clear, concise and comforting. Meyla Bianco Johnston Editor - Alpaca Culture Magazine & Turn of Phrase Writing and Editing<br><br>Randall Bell's Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience is a masterful analysis of what it takes to survive trauma. Beyond a textbook approach, Bell presents trauma in its various forms and incorporates a personal touch with his own traumatic experience. What completes this book is the analysis of the various stages of trauma through recovery as one goes from being a victim to coping to becoming a survivor. Unlike others who have approached this topic, Bell takes this process one step further, going beyond surviving and coming out the other side. Clearly, those who have experienced trauma can thrive. This is simply put, a must-read not only for experienced professionals who treat those affected by traumatic events but those who have experienced it as well. Mitchell Goldstein, MD Editor in Chief - NEONATOLOGY TODAY<br><br>The inspiring stories here, coupled with psychological science, will serve as beacons of hope for many who have experienced trauma. This book dispels the common misconception that trauma always leads to weakness. In fact, it can lead to strength! Dr. Wendy Walsh Host of The Dr. Wendy Walsh Show - iHeart Radio Assistant Professor of Psychology - California State University<br><br>This book could not have come at a better time - offering a lifeline of hope to a world facing trauma. It is a must-read. In this, you'll discover practical solutions and life-changing insight to not only help yourself, but others. Eleisha Foon Reporter - Radio New Zealand<br><br>Trauma, unfortunately, is all around us. Of course, it always has been. Trauma does not just refer to things which result in clinically diagnosed PTSD. Trauma exists on a continuum and it is also very individual. Two people may be in a car accident together and one may have no lasting psychological effects while the other could end up with serious PTSD. I deal with trauma regularly in my counselling practice and do a type of trauma therapy called EMDR. The causal event can be anything from a difficult birth of a child to childhood sexual abuse to the loss of a loved one. Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience was written by Randall Bell, a consultant who specializes in disaster recovery projects around the world. After witnessing trauma victims recover and show incredible resilience in the face of darkness, he felt compelled to write this book to give others hope and information about how others can do the same. So, do I recommend this book? I think it is a useful read for everyone, because no one escapes this earth without experiencing some sort of trauma or knowing someone else who has. It isn't a treatment or cure, however, so if you have experienced a trauma, you should still also seek help in the form of counselling, medication or whatever else is necessary. There has never been a better time to learn how traumatic events affect us! Erica Berman, PhD Psychotherapist Healthy Life Lessons Blog<br><br>When I was first asked to write a review of Randall Bell's book on post-traumatic thriving, I did not know what to expect. I must admit I was apprehensive, having only ever read extracts from other books when I did an AS year of psychology in sixth-form, and to be completely honest I did not expect to find it such a provocative read. I thought I would end up reading a clinical, detached but well-researched study on how to cope with traumatic events. However, what I wound up reading was a well-researched, relatable and surprisingly raw, detailed view of how we as people experience, process, deal and move forward from traumatic events. What really got to me when I finished reading his book, was how Bell managed to make me find the message of his work uplifting, without sugar-coating the terrible realities that come with trauma. What I also loved was Bell's ability to be sympathetic towards the suffering of others, while still holding people accountable. We have had to go through this year, but with Randall Bell's book in your hand, we can move forward, we can face our trauma, and ultimately thrive. Fred Varley Freelance Journalist (London)<br><br>With the current news cycle being pumped into our daily lives, this is the book all Americans need to read in order to begin healing. Dr. Bell shows us how to use our traumatic experiences to our advantage. Inspiring, encouraging, enlightening! Thalia Hayden News Anchor - NBC Television, Palm Springs<br><br>Written with both frankness and compassion, Dr. Bell's guide is simultaneously scientific and holistic, lending readers a path not only for getting through trauma, but also achieving their highest potential because of it. Vicki Pepper Radio Host & Reporter - KFRG-FM<br>
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